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USA Baseball National Training Complex
200 Brooks Park Lane
The USA Baseball National Training Complex is located in Western Cary off of Green Hope School Road. The Town of Cary was selected to be the new home of USA Baseball in 2002.
This year, the USA Baseball National Training Complex will be home to the University of North Carolina Tarheels Baseball Team, 2-time National Runners Up in the College World Series. The Town of Cary is proud to welcome the Tarheels for the 2008 Baseball Season.
Upcoming Events:
6th Annual Town of Cary USA Baseball Spring Training Clinic
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Due to a fantastic response from pre-registration, the Morning Session (9 a.m. - 12 noon) has reached capacity and all registration is closed.
Pre-Registration has ended for the Afternoon Session as well. The Afternoon Session (1-4 p.m.) is now open to all ages. There are still 45 spaces available for the afternoon session. For an opportunity to get one of these 45 spaces, registration will begin at noon on Saturday, April 12 at the ticket booths of the USA Baseball National Training Complex. The spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Please call (919) 319-4500 ext. 505 for Weather Information. If BOTH sessions are cancelled due to weather, the make-up date will be Sunday, April 13 at the same times.
If the afternoon session is cancelled due to weather there will be no make-up date.
Thank you to all that have pre-registered and we will see you at the ball park on Saturday.
USA Baseball Spring Coaches Clinic – Friday, April 11, 7 p.m.
Coaches meet in the Bleachers of the Stadium Field. Then move to training fields for on field instruction and activity. No admission or registration required.
UNC – NON-ACC GAMES - FREE ADMISSION
April
UNC vs Elon – Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m.
Gates Open at 4:30 p.m. Dollar Dog Game - $1 Hot Dogs for fans in attendance
UNC vs NC A&T – Wednesday, April 9 at 6 p.m.
Gates Open at 4:30 p.m.
UNC vs Charlotte – Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m.
Gates Open at 4:30 p.m.
UNC - ACC GAMES – ADMISSION: $5 A TICKET
UNC vs Boston College Series
Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Gates Open at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. Gates Open at 11:30 a.m. Rams Club Day (Free Admission with ID Card)
Sunday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. Gates Open at Noon Carolina Kids Club “Take Over the Park”
For Tickets visit: http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/
St. Augustines College Baseball Team Home Games
St. Augustines College vs Vorhees College – Thursday, Apr. 11 at 1 p.m.
St. Augustines College vs Vorhees College – Sunday, Apr. 11 at 1 p.m.
All Games for St. Augustines are double headers and admission is free.
The Complex will also host the NC State University Club Baseball Team. For schedule information, please call (919) 387-5844.
Park Features:
The National Training Complex has four baseball fields (one Stadium Field and 3 Training Fields) with dimensions of 330 feet down the lines, 400 feet in center and all fields are maintained at Major League Baseball standards.
- Training Fields each have an individual scorekeeper/announcer shelter and spectator seating for 120 people.
- The Stadium Field has a press box that includes two suites, official scorer’s room, a sound room and press row. The Stadium has spectator seating for 1,754 people, including handicapped accessible seating, and additional grass seating for approximately 250 people is also available.
- All fields have access to restroom facilities and concession building.
Background
USA Baseball National Training Complex was built in a partnership between the Town of Cary and USA Baseball. USA Baseball has been located at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park since moving from Tucson, Arizona. In January 2003, the Town of Cary reached an agreement with Heery International to design the National Training Complex. Heery International projects include the 1996 Olympic Stadium, which later became Turner Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves.
About USA Baseball
USA Baseball is the national governing body for the sport and represents amateur baseball as part of the United States Olympic Committee and the International Baseball Association. USA Baseball governs more than 20 million amateur players across the country.
In addition to the Olympic Team, USA Baseball trains and supports USA Baseball National Team of Collegians, the USA Baseball Junior National Team for players 18 and under, the Youth National Team for those 16 and under, and the Women’s National Team. Teams take part in international competition yearly.
Park Hours of Operation:
Sunrise to Sunset. In lighted areas where visitors are participating in an approved extended use activity, hours are extended until 30 minutes after the completion of the approved activity.
Park Rules and Regulations:
- NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE USA BASEBALL NATIONAL TRAINING COMPLEX
- All pets outside the baseball complex must be kept on leash at all times
- Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, etc. are prohibited inside the baseball complex
- Parking prohibited in designated areas only.
- All alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Damage to Plants and Turf is prohibited.
- Open Fires are prohibited, except in designated areas.
- Weapons of any kind are prohibited.
- Injuring or endangering wildlife is prohibited.
Directions to National Training Complex:
In Cary: Take High House Road towards Highway 55. Make a right on Hwy 55. Travel to the next stop light and make a left at the light on Green Hope School Road. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and make a left into the USA Baseball Training Complex.
From Interstate 40: Take Exit 278 (Highway 55 exit). Travel towards Apex. Travel approximately 7.5 miles and make a Right on Green Hope School Rd. at the stop light. Approx. 1.5 miles make a left into USA Baseball National Training Complex.
From Highway 64 West out of Raleigh: Take the Hwy. 55 exit. Make a right towards Durham. Travel approximately 3.7 miles and make a left on Green Hope School Rd. at the stop light.
Approx. 1.5 miles make a left into USA Baseball National Training Complex
From Highway 64 East towards Raleigh: Take the Hwy. 55 exit. Make a left towards Durham. Travel approximately 3.7 miles and make a left on Green Hope School Rd. at the stop light. Approx. 1.5 miles make a left into USA Baseball National Training Complex
Contact Information:
For field reservations or general park information, call (919) 387-5844.
Scott Musgrave
Facility Supervisor
Scott.musgrave@townofcary.org
Ronnie Rost
Assistant Facility Supervisor
Ronnie.rost@townofcary.org
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